A lot of drama at my work place has happened over the last week. Saturday a few people went to the head boss to discuss the rumors and drama. Tomorrow afternoon there will be a meeting to discuss the drama and possibly some firing. I honestly have not said anything about anyone, but there has been some rumors going on about me, as well as a few other girls. I will say that I was one of the girls who went to HR department. These rumors can cause relationship problems, as well as personal problems. I know I'm not in highschool anymore, and I should just ignore them, but these rumors are too serious to ignore. Tomorrow is the big day. Everyone knows the head lady who has started these rumors. Pretty much what she does is take something innocent that I say, and turn it into something huge and misleading. Well, I'm nervous but I'm up to it. So my question is, "How can I handle the meeting?" Should I bring notes? Has anyone gone through this before? Any help would be appreciated.
2007-05-23 11:46:04 · 10 answers · asked by Kat 5 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment ➔ Other - Careers & Employment
You have described a typical workplace. This happens all across America every day.
Reading your details, you must work mostly with women. My wife does too and has been to such meetings.
First, if you are not involved you don't need any notes. If you are, be prepared to admit it and promise to never do it again.
Either way, keep quiet at the meeting as someone here has advised.
1) Don't volunteer anything, even if asked.
2) Don't give hearsay. Only talk about what you know first hand.
3) Make suggestions, if they ask for them, that will make your workplace more friendly and productive. My wife's suggestions for creating teams were adopted which cut the gossiping and backstabbing to just a few instigators who are now the focus of management.
4) Do you work to your utmost ability and stay away from office politics even at break time and lunchtime. If gossip starts, change the subject.
Best of luck.
Jim DeSantis
2007-05-23 18:22:18 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
The best approach to a situation is think about it tonight, prepare mentally, and YES bring notes if you think you need them. You never know how heated the discussion may get in the meeting and you don't want to lose your cool or your train of thought.
When possible, stay out of the drama at work. Yes, I realize sometimes the drama sucks you in against your will. When this happens just remember to stay calm and take the high road.
2007-05-23 11:50:12 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Since you haven't written the agenda for the meeting, you're there at someone else's pleasure. Contribute only if asked. Say as little as possible, say nothing if no one asks you anything. Appear interested and listen politely to everyone else. Listening gets you into much less trouble than talking!
2007-05-23 11:57:22 · answer #3 · answered by Kboo 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
this is a query I ask myself on a daily basis. i think of it has to do with the area of labor being the place human beings spend maximum individuals of their waking hours. mutually as in a appropriate international human beings might leave "themselves" at domicile and play the area they have been employed to play, this is confusing to maintain up for that long of a quantity of time. as nicely, some human beings love drama. in the event that they are in a position to't discover any to feed off of, they are going to create some themselves. one undertaking to computer screen of is that no person there is your chum. mutually as you'll be friendly with the individuals you artwork with, on no account mistake any of them for a chum. in case you hold that during innovations, a number of of the drama won't stick to you.
2016-10-13 06:20:52 · answer #4 · answered by Erika 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
god i hate it when work gets like that. too much idol gossip.
just stay clean be respectfull, dont say or commit to anything you will regret.
if they ask for an answer about anything ask for time & another meeting to be reschudled.
2007-05-23 11:57:08 · answer #5 · answered by wonderingstar 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Think nothing just happend.if anyone ask you something about that rumor punch him in the ***!!!
2007-05-23 12:50:46 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I started to read all the babble you just posted, but I soon realized my time would be more worthwhile trying to build a replica model of a Williams Chicken franchise out of toenail clippings...
See you at confession
2007-05-23 11:56:07 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
Just tell the truth. Be spontaneous and tell the truth.
2007-05-23 11:49:09 · answer #8 · answered by sage 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
the truth will set you free
2007-05-23 11:49:02 · answer #9 · answered by howyagonnaknow 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
wear mini-skirt without underwear and sit across from the male hr manager. make sure you wink, too
2007-05-23 11:49:46 · answer #10 · answered by proofofignorance 3 · 1⤊ 4⤋